Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Generous paid time off

Discounts at hundreds of retailers

401(k) plan with a company match

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading retail company in Williamsburg is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to enhance customer service and assist shoppers. The role involves multitasking across various duties including cashiering and merchandising while providing a positive environment for customers. Flexibility, strong communication skills, and teamwork are essential. This position offers part-time hours, numerous benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule to meet store needs.
• Strong customer engagement skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a high-paced environment.
• Conflict-management skills to handle situations non-confrontationally.
• Honesty and integrity with customer information.
• Physical ability to lift/move materials 10-50 pounds.
• Preferred but not required: customer service or cashier experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising duties.
• Respond to customer requests and concerns.
• Create a positive environment for customers.
• Engage and present solutions to customers.
• Handle returns and online pickups.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer engagement skills

Conflict-management skills

Flexible schedule

Ability to collaborate

Job description

Retail Sales Associate – Join the Staples team to provide exceptional customer service and support shoppers in finding solutions.

Job Overview

As a Retail Sales Associate, you will help customers locate products, provide solutions, handle returns or online pickups, and contribute to a fun, team‑oriented retail environment. Hiring immediately and training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising duties.
• Respond quickly and resourcefully to customer requests and concerns.
• Create a positive, inviting environment for customers.
• Use basic selling skills to engage and present solutions.
• Handle returns and online pick‑ups.
• Perform additional duties such as cleaning, stocking shelves, and other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible part‑time hours, generous paid time off, weekly pay, and career growth opportunities.
• Associate discounts on in‑store and online merchandise, services, and warranty plans.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants, and more.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule to meet store needs.
• Strong customer engagement skills and ability to understand customer needs.
• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a high‑paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Conflict‑management skills – handle conflict in a nonconfrontational, cooperative manner.
• Honesty and integrity with customer and business information.
• Physical ability to lift/move materials 10‑50 pounds, climb ladders, stand and walk continuously.
• Preferred but not required: customer service or cashier experience in a retail environment.

Work Visa

Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.